Austria Flashcards
What is the Pannonian Effect?
climatic phenomenon that occurs in the Pannonian Basin, a large and relatively flat region in Central Europe. This basin encompasses parts of Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania
The warm, sunny summers and cool nights can lead to the development of ripe and flavorful grapes.
Must weight KMW ° for Qualitätwein Kabinett
17°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Spätlese
19°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Auslese
21°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Beerenauslese
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Eiswein
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Strohwein/Schilfwein
25°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Ausbruch
30°
Must weight KMW ° for Prädikatswein Trockenbeerenauslese
30°
Winegrowing regions of Austria
Burgenland
Niederösterreich
Wien
Steiermark
DACs of Burgenland
Eisenberg DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Neusiedlersee DAC
Rosalia DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC
Runter Ausbruch DAC
Authorized Grape Varieties for Eisenberg DAC
Blaufränkisch
Authorized Grape Varieties for Leithaberg DAC
White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines)
Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt
Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC
Red: Zweigelt must be the focus of the blend, varying amounts of other red grape varieties are accepted without restriction
Spätlese and Auslese: White Qualitätswein varieties including Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay
Authorized Grape Varieties for Neusiedlersee DAC
Reds: Blaufränkisch and/or Zweigelt with at least one comprising 85% of the blend